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Red Roads

  • ByJake Yarwood
  • November 2, 2019
Revelling in the quietude of the surrounding Wandoo country while testing out the Red Roads fire pit. A…
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Natural Springs by Cadgeegurup Camp

  • ByJake Yarwood
  • June 6, 2019
Ancient streams carving their way out from a granite outcrop. Natural spring water in this instance that needs…
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  • Aboriginal Australia
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Kodja

  • ByJake Yarwood
  • February 13, 2019
The kodja is a lightweight single or double bit multi-purpose traditional axe of the Noongar people of South West of Western Australia.
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  • Weaving and Basketry

Coiled Vessels by Siân Boucherd

  • ByJake Yarwood
  • January 28, 2019
This is the work of the talented Siân Boucherd. I had the pleasure of attending a basket weaving…
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Tinder Bundles

  • ByJake Yarwood
  • July 11, 2018
The tinder bundle. Your primary aid in getting a fire going when using more natural methods. Think friction…
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  • Aboriginal Australia
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Gnamma

  • ByJake Yarwood
  • December 6, 2017
A gnamma, or water hole, is a natural cavity formed in surface rock. They are most commonly found…
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Woomera

  • ByJake Yarwood
  • October 15, 2017
The Woomera is the Australian Aboriginal version of the spear thrower, and was one of the most important…
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Teeth as Tools

  • ByJake Yarwood
  • October 7, 2017
Lower mandible and lower incisor from a kangaroo. The incisor is one of the strongest bones of all…
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Flintknapping

  • ByJake Yarwood
  • September 18, 2017
Wilderness skills instructor Bob Cooper showcasing how to do some basic flintknapping. Bob is performing some pressure flaking here on a piece of…
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WA Outback Survival

  • ByJake Yarwood
  • August 20, 2017
Wilderness skills instructor Cameron Large blowing a tinder bundle into flame after performing a bow drill demonstration. I made this photograph…
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